Time magazine in the United States voted for ten best antioxidant foods, which provided a good clue for human health and beauty.
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The first antioxidant: tomato
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, and their antioxidant capacity is 20 times that of vitamin C. There are many kinds of tomatoes, among which small tomatoes are the first choice, and small red tomatoes are the best, with stronger antioxidant capacity. But if you want to get lycopene, you must heat cooked food, such as scrambled eggs with tomatoes. Although vitamin C in heated tomatoes will be destroyed, the content of lycopene will increase several times. And because it is fat-soluble food, cooking with cream is a good choice.
The second best antioxidant: grapes.
In fact, grapes should be put in the first place, but because the best antioxidant substances in grapes are in seeds and skins, most people will spit them out and throw them away, so it is a pity to fall to the second place. Please be sure to eat grapes with belt pulp in the future. But it is not recommended to eat grape seeds together, because grape seeds contain impurities such as hard shells and are not extracted, so they are not suitable for direct consumption.
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The third largest antioxidant: green tea
Green tea contains catechins and epicatechin, which are good antioxidants. It can improve the activity of superoxide dismutase and scavenge free radicals. On the one hand, it can resist aging, on the other hand, it can lose weight, killing two birds with one stone. In addition, it can also reduce cholesterol in plasma, reduce arteriosclerosis and reduce cardiovascular diseases. Theophylline and caffeine contained in green tea can activate protein kinase and triglyceride decomposing enzyme, reduce the accumulation of fat cells and achieve the effect of losing weight.
The fourth antioxidant: salmon.
Salmon is the only meat food in Time magazine in the United States, which belongs to antioxidant substances. The main reason is that it contains O mega-3 (polyunsaturated fatty acid), which has a strong antioxidant effect. However, the high proportion of meat hamburgers and fatty acids in general poultry or livestock will affect their antioxidant function. Like salmon, it contains a lot of O mega-3 cod liver oil, which is also very helpful for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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The fifth largest antioxidant: nuts
Nut foods (peanuts, walnuts, cashews, pine nuts and hazelnuts) are rich in vitamin E, which not only has antioxidant function, but also protects tissues and cells from damage. Vitamin E is also a natural preservative, but it must be noted that nuts contain high fat, which is not conducive to antioxidant effect, but will increase the burden on the body. Therefore, the intake of nuts should be moderate and not excessive.
The sixth largest antioxidant: cauliflower
Beautiful appearance, round cruciferous cauliflower (commonly known as broccoli), a dark green plant, is rich in vitamin A. Scientists have also found that cauliflower contains a secret that cannot be told in historical photos, called "radish seed element".
The antioxidant of Cixi warlords in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, the Cultural Revolution and the late Qing Dynasty is a multifunctional antioxidant, which contains almost all antioxidants. Cauliflower is also one of the most abundant foods containing trace element chromium. Chromium is very helpful to control human insulin and blood sugar, and it is the best food for diabetics. It can also inhibit the spread of cancer cells. So broccoli is a star of vision. Please remember to eat broccoli often to maintain your face.
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The seventh largest antioxidant: blueberry
Blueberries are produced less in China, mainly in North America. Because of its small particles, it is also called small blueberry, which is rich in vitamins A, C and carotene. Vitamin A can protect eyesight and also has antioxidant effect. In addition, it contains potassium and water-soluble fiber, which can reduce cholesterol concentration and reduce the incidence of hypertension. It is a very popular high-grade fruit in North America.
The eighth largest antioxidant: garlic
Garlic is considered as one of the most valuable foods on the earth, which is rich in B 1, B2, vitamin C, E, carotene and minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, selenium and so on. , and very important allicin. Allicin is a sulfide and an important active ingredient with special physiological functions, which is called "natural antibiotic". Recent studies show that allicin can also kill fibrous cells, increase the activity of white blood cells and macrophages, and improve the immune function of the body. In addition, garlic can inhibit the concentration of platelet triglycerides and reduce cholesterol, but it can also increase healthy high-density lipoprotein, which has more than 60 functions such as lowering blood pressure. No wonder it won the reputation of "Soviet penicillin" in the Soviet Union, also known as "penicillin growing in the ground".
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The ninth largest antioxidant: spinach
Spinach contains carotene, vitamins C, E, folic acid and many minerals such as iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. In fact, spinach also contains a very important substance, that is, coenzyme Q 10, which can promote human metabolism, provide A, T, T, P energy, enhance physical vitality and health, resist aging and enhance youthful vitality. If you mash spinach to get juice, wash your face several times a day and use it continuously for a period of time, it will make your skin smooth and reduce wrinkles and spots. Iron in spinach is not easily absorbed by human body, but if animal protein such as meat, fish and eggs and vitamin C are extracted at the same time, the absorption of iron can be accelerated. Please avoid drinking tea when eating spinach, because tannic acid in tea will hinder the absorption of iron.
The tenth largest antioxidant: oats
Oats are rich in protein, calcium, riboflavin and thiamine. It is the only food in the whole grain that is listed in the top ten antioxidants list. Eating a proper amount of oats every day can accelerate human metabolism and amino acid synthesis, promote cell renewal, and reduce cholesterol and hypertension. It is an advanced grain and can be eaten frequently.